01 Word definition

fess

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is FESS a word?

Yes. FESS is a 4-letter noun. (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell FESS?

F-E-S-S

FESS contains 4 letters, begins with F, and ends with S.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield

Synonyms
fesse
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends7points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is FESS spelled?

F1E2S3S4
Starts withFESFirst 3 letters
Ends withESSLast 3 letters
Unique letters3Repeats S
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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FAQ Quick answers

About FESS.

How do you spell FESS?

FESS is spelled F-E-S-S. It contains 4 letters.